Ben Breedlove’s Death – Cause and Date

Ben Breedlove was born on August 8, 1993, in Austin, Texas, and grew up with his parents, sister Ally, and brother Jake in Austin, Texas.

He tragically passed away on December 25, 2011, at the age of 18. Ben, who gained widespread attention through his YouTube videos, shared his journey of living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition.

On Christmas Day 2011, Ben suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. His death was a profound loss to his family, friends, and the many people he touched through his online presence.

A memorial service was held in his hometown of Austin, where family, friends, and admirers gathered to celebrate his life. More than 1,400 attended the service.

American rapper Kid Kudi reacted to the YouTuber’s death “This has really touched my heart in a way I can’t describe, this is why I do what I do” and later went on to dedicate his third studio album Indicud (2013), to Breedlove among others.

He was interred at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Travis County, Texas.